Hoher Freschen | |
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State | Austria |
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Region | Vorarlberg |
Mountain range | Bregenz Prealps |
Height | 2,004 m a.s.l. |
Hoher Freschen is located in the Vorarlberg.
To know
When to go
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In summer it is the ideal destination for high altitude excursions. In winter, winter sports can be practiced with snow.
Territories and tourist destinations
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Urban centers
- 1 Laterns - The closest place to the mountain
How to get
By car
The best way to get there is by car.
How to get around
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The locality has a 1 ample parking.
Skilifts
A few kilometers from Laterns there is a ski lift with ski lift and sled.
- 2 [link previously not working]Laterns ski lift station (Ski lift), Kühboden 7, ☎ 43 5526 252.
Mon-Sun 9: 00-17: 00. This station is located at an altitude of 1100 and is the lowest point where it is also possible to leave cars.
- 3 Arrival station.
What see
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- 1 Panoramic point (Nob) (at an altitude of 1,785 meters).
- 2 Matona (at an altitude of 1998 m). Panoramic summit
- 3 Summit of Hoher Freschen (at an altitude of 2000 meters). The top of this mountain is characterized by a cross, but also by a guest book on which you can put your thoughts and memories. From this point we see the Lake Constance until Friedrichshafen, while to the south the various Austrian mountain ranges are visible.
What to do
The town is famous for hiking at high altitude, many people face the climb to get to the summit. Someone even rides a bicycle. In winter it also functions as a ski resort, although less known than other resorts.
For children there are games next to the lower ski lift station.
- 1 Ski school (Schischule Furx-Gapfohl), ☎ 43 5526 400.
- 2 Sport Herbert - Skiverleih und Skiverkauf (ski rental), Kühboden 4, Laterns, ☎ 43 5526 263.
Mon-Sun 8: 30-17: 00.
Shopping
- 1 Dairy (Untere Saluveralpe), Loch 862, 6867 Schwarzenberg, ☎ 43 5512 6148. In this dairy you can buy excellent quality cheeses at an affordable price. There is also the possibility to eat.
Where to eat
- 1 Falba Stuba, Gapfohl 3, ☎ 43 5526 27186.
- 2 Kuhstall, Kühboden 5, Laterns, ☎ 43 5526 27126.
- 3 Freschenhaus (At an altitude of 1800 meters.), ☎ 43 664 3272725. In summer you can eat outside with an impressive panorama.
Where stay
- 1 Berghof Laterns, Gapfohl 1, ☎ 43 5526 233.
- 2 Ferienwohnungen Wallnöfer, Kühboden 3, ☎ 49 160 96457326.
Safety
Along the route there are wire strips in the summer to delimit the grazing of the animals. It is a good idea to close the passage behind you and avoid leaving it open.
How to keep in touch
Telephony
Much of the ascent route is covered by the telephone signal, although in several areas the signal is too weak.
Around
Other projects
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